News from November 2016
Real estate company alleges homeowners association violated lease
GALVESTON — A Galveston real estate company is suing a homeowners association and board members, alleging defamation and breach of an exclusive lease agreement.
Mother accuses health care providers of negligence during delivery
HOUSTON — A Texas City mother and her newborn child are suing health care providers, alleging their negligence led to the child suffering injuries during delivery.
Appeals court dismisses utility company's suit against Fort Bend Independent School District
TYLER — A utility company can’t force a school district to settle an outstanding invoice for services because a state law grants the district immunity from lawsuits.
Restaurant operator alleges competitor violated trademark
HOUSTON — A Baytown restaurant operator is suing a competitor, alleging trademark infringement and unfair competition.
Texas House to hear testimony on mass storm lawsuit impact
AUSTIN – Next month, members of the Texas House of Representatives will hear testimony on the trend of mass litigation that now follows every storm strike within the Lone Star State.
Disabled employee accuses Family Dollar of unlawful termination
BEAUMONT — A disabled Texas worker is suing his former employer, alleging wrongful termination.
Kemah boat dealer alleges construction business owes nearly $500,000
GALVESTON — A Kemah boat dealer is suing a construction business, alleging the defendant owes nearly $500,000 for breach of agreement.
Houston motorist blames pole line company, driver for crash
GALVESTON — A Harris County motorist is suing a Houston company and an employee, alleging their negligence led to a crash that injured the plaintiff.
Open Letter to the U.S. Senate: Oppose All Campaign Finance Riders to Funding Bills
Our organizations strongly urge you to oppose all campaign finance riders and other “poison pill” riders to any CR or omnibus bill to be considered in the remaining days of this Congress.
DeMeco's lawyer says linebacker's career ended on return to NRG Stadium
A former Houston Texans’ linebacker’s career effectively ended the day he was injured on his return to NRG Stadium, and that is the reason he is suing the club and others, his attorney told the Southeast Texas Record.
$625,000 settlement reached for trainers in Gold’s Gym suit
Gym trainers that had filed a lawsuit against their employer have reached a $625,000 settlement.
Court awards $20.3 million to doctor in Medtronic patent suit
Dr. Mark Barry wins $17.6 million for infringement in the U.S., and the rest for outside the U.S.
Consumer alleges four entities reported false information on credit report
HOUSTON – A Houston man alleges four corporations are reporting false information on his credit report.
Aldridge IT Services LLC accused of not paying overtime wages to technicians
HOUSTON – A Kingswood man employed as a help desk technician has filed a class-action lawsuit against a Houston employer over allegations that he was not adequately paid for overtime.
Tenants allege property owners did not correct black mold problem
HOUSTON – Tenants of a Magnolia home allege the property owners failed to warn them of toxic black mold in the home.
Walmart shopper alleges liquid left in aisle caused fall
HOUSTON – A Harris County woman has filed a suit against a big box store after she allegedly was caused to fall because of a liquid left on the floor of an aisle.
Ben E. Keith Co. accused of discriminatory treatment against African-American man
MARSHALL – A black man alleges his former Palestine employer discriminated against him because of his race.
Drilling supervisor accuses Nabors Drilling USA LP of alleged age discrimination
A drilling supervisor is suing Nabors Drilling USA LP, a former employer, citing alleged age discrimination, retaliation, and violation of civil rights.
Galveston County resident accuses insurer of failing to pay for damages in a timely manner
Galveston County resident accuses insurer and adjuster of unfair settlement practices.
Holding company claims debtor has failed to repay more than $11,000
Integras Capital Recovery seeks to recoup an unpaid principal balance of $11,395.65.